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Will Others Follow Microsoft's Lead on Paid Parental Leave?

Will Others Follow Microsoft's Lead on Paid Parental Leave?

Will Others Follow Microsoft's Lead on Paid Parental Leave?

Business, Spoken · SpokenLayer

September 4, 201810m 8s

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An objectively good thing happened in big tech Thursday: Microsoft said it will require companies that supply it with subcontractors—think cafeteria and custodial staff—to give those workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave. In doing so, Microsoft is once again taking the lead in ensuring contractors get benefits that other big companies reserve for full-time employees.

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